Villarreal CF vs UD Almeria, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Villarreal CF vs UD Almeria — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
- UD Almeria 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ricardo de Burgos
- Referee Roberto Diaz
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee David Medie
- Referee Jon Nunez
- Referee
5 games this season
🟨 0.6/game
⚽ 4.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | UD Almeria | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | FC Barcelona | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Oct | CA Osasuna | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Oct | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Oct | Cadiz CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Sep | Sevilla FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Villarreal CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Girona FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Oct | Real Betis Balompie | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Oct | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Athletic Club | A | 0–4 | L |
| 17 Sep | RCD Mallorca | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio de la Ceramica as Villarreal CF face off against UD Almeria in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Albiol made 508 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 7' Poor challenge from Alberto Moreno. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 12' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 17' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 22' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 27' Kaiky is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for UD Almeria tonight.
- 31' Goal! Melero scores his 24 goal in 250 matches.
- 36' Spain international Alejandro Baena has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 41' Villarreal CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The crowd applauds Alberto Moreno as he leaves the pitch. Nicolas Jackson steps in for Villarreal CF.
- 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alejandro Baena on 50 minutes.
- 55' Adri Embarba has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leo Baptistao on 55 minute.
- 56' A goal from the Spain international Alejandro Baena! He fires home on 56 to make it 1-1!
- 57' It’s gonna be a Red card for Alejandro Baena.
- 58' It’s gonna be a Red card for Manu Morlanes.
- 61' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Sergio Akieme.
- 62' Another change for Villarreal CF made on 62 minute. Samuel Chukwueze leaves to be changed by Trigueros.
- 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 72' UD Almeria fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 77' Adri Embarba has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 78' It is a substitution in UD Almeria team. Inigo Eguaras is replaced by Cesar de la Hoz on 78 minute.
- 83' Geronimo Rulli has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 348 appearances.
- 86' UD Almeria make a change. Melero trudges off to be replaced by Lazaro on 86 minutes.
- 87' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Francis Coquelin is replaced by Yeremi Pino.
- Full Time. Villarreal CF beats UD Almeria
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 10
-
19
Francis Coquelin ↓ Yeremi Pino 87'
- 13
- 12
-
23
Aissa Mandi ↓ Femenia Far 46'
- 22
-
11
Samuel Chukwueze ↓ Trigueros 62'
- 4
- 3
- 16
Bench
-
9
Arnaut Danjuma ↑ 86'
-
2
Femenia Far ↑ 46'
- 17
-
14
Trigueros ↑ 62'
- 20
- 1
- 5
-
21
Yeremi Pino ↑ 87'
- 31
-
15
Nicolas Jackson ↑ 46'
Coach
Unai Emery
UD Almeria Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 19
- 1
-
12
Leo Baptistao ↓ Adri Embarba 55'
- 17
- 15
-
4
Inigo Eguaras ↓ Cesar de la Hoz 78'
- 21
-
5
Lucas Robertone ↓ Arnau Puigmal 78'
- 9
- 2
Bench
- 24
- 8
-
6
Cesar de la Hoz ↑ 78'
- 13
-
10
Adri Embarba ↑ 55'
- 22
- 23
-
18
Arnau Puigmal ↑ 78'
-
7
Largie Ramazani ↑ 86'
-
14
Lazaro ↑ 86'
- 28
- 26
Coach
Rubi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gerard Moreno | 2 |
| Alexander Sorloth | 2 |
| Ilias Akhomach | 1 |
| Anthony Lozano | 1 |
| Alejandro Baena | 1 |
| Nicolas Jackson | 1 |
| Melero | 1 |
| Jose Luis Morales | 1 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.73
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
UD Almeria xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
80%
Draw or UD Almeria
45%
Villarreal CF or UD Almeria
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: UD Almeria win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
11.2%
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.9%
3 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | UD Almeria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 24% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
UD Almeria keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.